Can the global response to climate change be considered a human rights issue?

As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, there is increasing discourse around the intersection of environmental policies and human rights. Vulnerable communities, often contributing the least to greenhouse gas emissions, are disproportionately affected by climate-induced challenges such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and food insecurity. This raises critical questions about the responsibility of nations to protect these communities and ensure equitable access to resources and protection from environmental harms. Discussing climate change as a human rights issue emphasizes the need for climate justice and the protection of fundamental rights to life, food, water, and health. How should international human rights frameworks evolve to address these emerging challenges, and what responsibilities do wealthier, historically polluting nations carry in this context?